Thing about Penny is despite putting him second to MJ in his prime, his game was more patterned after Magic than his Airness. His amazing court vision with great athleticism allowed him to fundamentally break down what defenses were giving him. He never had that fire that set apart Jordan from others, but IMO he was certainly a one of a kind talent that doesn't come around often.
too bad players like penny, hill, k-mart, yao and t-mac were struck by injuries that hindered their careers, but guys like najera and richard jefferson play forever.
I bet people don't remember when he took on the Miami Heat in the playoffs by himself, penny gone always be in my top 5 best players ever along with Kobe, MJ, Iverson, and Isiah Thomas, i love this video
its sad how tmac and hardaway both had terrible injuries.. they could have been greats i think the thing about Jordan that made him the best is his durability
@Gootch82 i'm right there with you buddy. penny was going to be the best. even jordan stated that he felt comfortable leaving the league in the hands of penny hardaway
Penny had probably the best balance skill sets of any one player to play the game of basketball. Scoring, assist, rebounding, offense n defense. As a floor general his transition game was second to no one. He played 4 positions (point n shooting guard, n point/small forwards) effortlessly!
He elevated his teammates game better than anyone except Majic. His one-on-one skills was devastatingly lethal. His basketball acumen was top-tier
Shaq n Penny should have stayed together for 5-7 rings
Thank you so much for ur answer but I was not talking about the Verve, I was talking about the music b4 the Verve sounds like a soundtrack, the music that opens the video.
Gelmiş geçmiş en seçkin 3-5 nba oyuncusundan biri. Çok çok çok özel bir yetenekti, izledikçe, hatırlayıp ağlayasım geliyor eski günleri. Kobe, Lebron ile karşılaştırılması abes bence, onlardan çok farklı ve çok daha yetenekli. Jordan daha iyi bence sadece Penny'den.
(One of the best uniqe nba player. He was very very special talented player. He is in a different classification with Kobe, Lebron etc. Maybe we can compare him with Jordan (I agree that Jordan was better). )
I remember Penny and Shaq coming to the UK for an exhibition game vs Atlanta. You knew, when you saw him, that he was going to be something really special. As someone else has said, Penny and Grant Hill, two player's who's potential was never fully realised due to injuries..
this video also reminds me how great grant hill would have been if were not for the injuries but the sadest of all i would say is t-mac . he never reached his full potential cause of the injuries.
catonic u r wrong ur forgetting 98 class vc paul pierce and j williams white choclate 3 very big ppl in kids eyes my eyes at da time the only penny ill ever remember is the magic penny the bobblehead the penny n shaq show with co stars nick anderson n dennis scottthey predicted penny to b the next jordan when he was ballin wit the magic 92 to 95 only a handfull of nba players can say they were mentioned to b good as mj
Injuries i know it;s part of the game. It's so sad that it had to happen to such a nice guy like penny. Had it not been injuries he would clearly be far the next succeeder to jordan crown. Possibility he would of won couple of championship had the magic get some good supporting playas around penny after shaq left and also should of fire brian hill alot more earlier. Should of went after chuck daly when they lost to the bulls in 96.
When Grant Hill and Penny went down...it paved the way for Iverson's and Kobe's to take over....Penny not only had the game but the swag as well. He was going to take Jordan's spot as the most marketable in the NBA, because the black youth all wanted to be lil penny's. Iverson came in and fucked up the whole NBA, cause they young dudes all tried to be like him. The next influential people didn't come till Lebron and Wade. Now John wall will prolly be the next penny.
just like injuries have slowed down t-mac who knows what could have been if it wasn't for the dam injuries this is why i hate it when people say that everything happens for a reason .
PENNY WAS kobe bryant before kobe bryant, and I would say that he had even better potential than kobe bryant... PENNY HAD BASKETBALL in his finger, all other had to work for it.
@MrClickme1234 I agree. They should have been the successors of MJ and Magic. Man, thinking about it makes me real sad. I still have a Penny Hardaway card stashed.
@poooky321 Could have been??? He is if you ask me. I put him second to Jordan. If the injuries didn't hit him as hard, they'd probably be neck and neck for the top spot. Penny is definitely one of the greatest.
@BeatSmithEsco44 You are stupid as fuck...he is no where near MJ! He had only three good seasons. He couldn't win without Shaq and his last good season was in 1997. He is no where near one of the greatest!
@mickee06 Breaking news:Penny hardaway was speaking in espn OTL first report that penny hardaway might go back to the nba to the maimi heat with the 3 kings.Copy and paste to spread the word.
@ Domini478 You're in every single Penny's vids ranting and dissing on everyone's comment. Why so angry with Penny man? Everyone posting here just want to say props and appreciation to Penny's short lived greatness. And we don't need your comment. If your a hater, get the fuck off man. Your just wasting your time answering to each and everyone's praise. Your funny and pathetic at the same time.
Penny was the truth before he got hurt, I still would put him in the hall of fame because he playedduring the time when damn near every player was good he had to gaurd Jordan and the pippens and the clyde drexlers, steve smiths etc...I still even remember when he lit Jordan up for 60 I still have it on my VHS tape, penny wasthe man back in the days
@deteesfinest You are stupid because nobody can go into the Hall Of Fame for being good for three seasons(he really was good for 2 because he was hurt for most of the 1997 season)...Another thing, he haven't accomplished nothing to get in the Hall Of Fame either...hell, he didn't even win the Rookie of the Year award...MJ didn't guard Penny, ole dumbass...Scottie guarded him, so he killed Scottie...not MJ! MJ was a shut down defender! Penny was good for 2 years!
@Domini478 First of Dumb ass who gives a shit my opinion wasn't directed at anybody I was speaking my opinion of the clip so you replying was a waste of fuckin typing you dumb ass who would seriously write a comment back about someone else opinion ,that just proves how fuckin lonley and depressed you are, second you dumb bitch i have the tape with penny gaurding Jordan in the orlando game on video tape so shut the fuck up bitch and get yo facts together first for you reply to somebody
@Domini478 cuz you keep writing to me bitch that's how I know you a loner and obviously you gay too why would u want another dude to lick your balls you fag ass bitch quit writing to me the next time you write me i won't reply, have a nice lonely life faggot.....100$ bet anybody this faggot reply back to me anyways
That move starting at 7:27 is fuckin' ace!!! I took it from Penny back in my hey...no one else used it and I don't think anyone uses it like that today. Try it...jumpers all day.
@blueprophet9 yeah,well Ive always believed that this new generation of basketball fans has forgotten the amazing powerhouses of the early to late 1990s. Penny,Jordan,Pippen,Drexler,Reggie Miller,Payton,Rodman,Grant Hill...names can go on and on,there were some HUGE players in the 1990s,nowdays there is Lebron James.Kobe is cheap,and I dont know many others who even compare to the list i put up.
@blueprophet9 man thats the same thing I thought of !music and sports have completely gone to crap....man everybody tries to act like the shit coming out now is original and top notch...but people dont even know the roots! i got cousins who praise lebron james,yeah hes great but they have no idea that Lebron would just be another average guy in the 1990s attempting to shatter MJ's record
Put Rodman or Stacey Augmon on him...at best he's getting 14pts every meeting. Damn right, NBA defense went so hard in the 90s. I don't want to even get started on the music tip...arghhh!
@blueprophet9 Rodman was not human!that man could rebound over anyone as well.Defense has gone to complete shit ..I havent watched an NBA game with seriousness for about 12 years,now I started watching the phoenix suns my home team vs the lakers...sooo disgraceful the first 2 games. I was like "ARE YOU KIDDING ME" stoudamire is a joke!he doesnt even defend.Our team was letting the lakers get into the free throw zone to set up all sorts of plays.defense has gone to shit.
Stoudamire played so weak he made me question the gambling angle of it all...seriously. My buddy is a Suns freak, even made his own mascot(it's uncanny & 2ft) in middle school of the gorilla lol. Whatever happened to Raja Bell? He was possibly the best man-to-man defender in the game for many critics. Guess it's hard to play defense when no one else is, huh? : (
@blueprophet9 I thought the same also,what if stoudamire is throing the game with subtle defense moves. Defense is what will get the suns a victory against a team like the Lakers.......any small mistake in defense can lose the game,and stoudamire has no excuse for not even raising his arms to block dunks right infront of him. I stopped watching NBA for a long time after knowing games were setup for the Lakers.
What piqued my 'bullshit detector' was his total lack of rebounding in those games. Coaches always say " if you can't score or handle the ball...rebound, rebound, rebound! " Yeah, that article/book from and about the ref game is sickening. If you go to Vegas...those sports gamblers are a different breed. Hated Stoudamire's "I always give my best when I play..." crap at the end of game 3 interview. Again, it's sickening. Sports can be a holy ground, nothing but honest work.
His knee injury robbed him of what would have been a hall of fame career. People compared him to Jordan but this dude was Magic Jognson 2 but with a jumper. What a shame his career ended up the way it did.
continued-He might've been a better ball player after the injuries (skills-wise), but he wasn't the same. In " his prime" lack some court sense and defense to a certain degree.
He played too much off of his athleticism. That was the problem. Because he never was the same player after he lost it. He had great skills, but without his athleticism, he looked mediocre!!!
Chris Webber was a good talent comming into the league, but man did the Warriors blow that 1993 deal that sent Penny to Orlando..Loved Penny growing up.
I still blame Brian Hill for Penny's injuries, They lost Shaq, got used to winning and played him through his injuries, he was young and they told him this is how it is in the NBA and he trusted them, F U Brian Hill !
@domini478 yea he didn't win any awards probly because he was injured the rest of his career sooo i think if he would've kept playing he would have beeen great no doubt. and another quote penny was also mj's favorite player. he liked him so much that he invited him to his private gym to play which he only invited a handful of his favorite players to play and scrimmage with him
My favorite player period...obviously with the comments....he is the reason I started loving the NBA, I watched my team with some names like skiles, kite, turner, royal, and kerr (yes steve kerr) before he came in, but damn did he make us better ....now even today we got a good shot of the title, shits gonna be hard with LA, Cavs, Mavs, Denver, Hawks etc. but I love my team....GO MAGIC!!!!!!
Anfernee Hardaway is in my opinion one of the top 5 Point Gaurds of all time. idc what nobody say. the man was 6,8 and could grab boards and shoot. he is basically like a skinny version of LeBron james that can shoot the 3 ball unlike lebron....even lebron said penny was his fav player. You cant hate on penny man especially cuz he played for orlando and thats in my state he carried the team
I guess representing your team against the whole world and wininning a gold medal dont mean shit, but then again not being in the HoF and still being loved is more then some players will ever earn...
I never needed to know about awards or records to be a fan of NBA players, just watching them was enough....
For a NBA player to be remembered for his playing style, abilities, and versatility with only a few years to show for it, is still remarkable. Don't be mad cause someone who didn't achieve a Magic/Bird status gets the reginition he does even till today. Injury is a fact, not an excuse. For a player to not win the amount of awards that other recognizable players have just shows how much he influenced AND impacted the game during his era.
The only faggot ass nigga is the ignorant one with no skill and no respect...must be a family thing, go figure Domini.....Jordan imo is G.O.A.T (if you need the definition domini then you dont need to be talkin with the grownups) but penny had skill, he had class, and more importantly he loved to play the game. Although not as competitive as Jordan (dont know many who are), he still represented himself and his team with dignity, respect, and with talent.
Best Overall player ever - had all the skills you cud want in a player (offensive/defensive) --- kinda reminds me of kobe,MJ,V.Carter,TMac put together.
for all of yall people on here arguing about penny and jordan and how do they rank in the all time list and all that. Look it up in your researches if you wanna be bad you gotta know what ur talking about aight. Jordan even said quote Penny is the SMARTEST player i have ever played against unquote
WTF are you talking about??? Penny won't go no where near the Hall Of Fame...he was good for 4 seasons, that won't get you in...Penny has no NBA Records, while MJ got plenty!!! Penny is not a legend...that is a disrespect to the real legends like MJ, Magic, and Bird...ole dumb mofo!
Although my favorite player will always be plagued with "what if's" and "what could've been", plz give respect for someone who brought soo many people to love the game of basketball. He nvr needed to win a ring to show people how much he loved to play...his style spoke for itself.....GO MAGIC!!!!!
If penny isn't wearing a Magic uniform, thats not penny.. He was a shadow of himself after he left Orlando and had the microfracture surgery. But when he was penny..... Unreal!
where is ya'll getting the most talent ever from... I personally didn't see it ya'll must be some young boys are something... Penny was a good player yeah talented yeah but most ever hell no... I think Grant Hill was more talented...
raydawg325 BS The Most dominant player next to Jordan was Olajuwon Penny wasn't in the Top five of dominant players of the 90's 1. Jordan 2. Olajuwon 3. David Robinson 4. Barkley 5. The Mailman... All these players have rings in the 90's or made it to the finals...
penny led the magic to the finals in 95 dumbass. and he was more talented than hill; penny was 6'7" and played point because he was such a great passer. the guy was the second coming of magic johnson
@statdis - Definately. He was the closest thing to Magic since he retired. He played 2 guard later in his career, which doesn't make sense to me. He should have the ball in his hands as much as possible.
A great player also needs to rely on some breaks along the way. In Penny's case, he didn't have the best coaching, had Shaq leave, and had some bad injuries later on.
bullshit raydawg325. penny had the best talent basketball has ever seen. if he wouldnt have gotten hurt hands down penny better than michael. hands down!!!!!!!
Man..you are one dumb dude because Penny didn't win no awards...he was good for 4 years and he haven't accomplished shit,,,MJ is way better than Penny...remember, Penny got no awards..faggot ass nigga...
dude when i was in high school Penny was the bomb! we all wanted to rock 1 or 4 for him & c webb.. the nba was in good hands.. pity about the knees...
@3766401, He was released by the Heat in Dec 2007 and never played again. Although he was 36 and that's considered old for an NBA player, but he could be still be very good if only he didn't suffer all those constant injuries.
Penny was zhe best , he was a so grat player and his Style amazing .. he injuries destroys him so much . he had the best b-ball style in the NBA !! never never ever had so good moves than hardaway ...
Kobe just learned how to pass two years ago, Lebron developed a lethal shot in his third season, Magic Johnson never had the abilty to dunk over opponents, Penny Hardaway is the only player I ever have known to come straight into the NBA doing all off this and more. The only player that really had a complete game coming into the leage. With more determination this guy would have rivaled Jordan in greatness!
Yeah I remember Penny's last glory days were in those 2000 Playoffs with Phoenix going against the Duncan-less (injuries) Spurs. Phoenix closed the series out in 4 games with a Penny triple-double and the 2nd highest scorer that series was Todd Day. LOL
this guy could have been up there with the magics, jordan, kobes and lebrons of the game. people talk about lebron and wade and kobe- but they forget pennys contribution. it was short- but he and grant hill were as bright as any players the league as seen
@slantone Hardaway and Hill got a raw deal...injuries, eh. I'd put him slightly above Wade and McGrady, and below Lebron and Kobe. Unfortunately we'll never really know.
well hopefully as the video suggests, people wont forget. he was amazing. my favourite player growing up. the best thing about him , was that he wasnt big or tough or strong, but he was witty on the court- and so smart, he was like a flyweight that outboxes bigger guys. he just had a knack and nose for the game and for the ball- and instinct that cant be taught. i dont think ive seen such an pure instinct since.
@Domini478 My opinion is my opinion rather you agree with it or not. So all that "You're dumb as fuck" shit is irrelevant.
BeatSmithEsco44 6 days ago
Thing about Penny is despite putting him second to MJ in his prime, his game was more patterned after Magic than his Airness. His amazing court vision with great athleticism allowed him to fundamentally break down what defenses were giving him. He never had that fire that set apart Jordan from others, but IMO he was certainly a one of a kind talent that doesn't come around often.
newagepun 1 week ago
@newagepun He was no where near MJ...ole dumbass!
Domini478 6 days ago
@Domini478 that wasn't my point if you read what I wrote. Do you glaucoma or a learning disability that prevents you from understanding shit?
newagepun 6 days ago
nice
bedevere007 1 month ago
2nd fav of all time
AkramJumaOfficial 1 month ago
too bad players like penny, hill, k-mart, yao and t-mac were struck by injuries that hindered their careers, but guys like najera and richard jefferson play forever.
AvEryBadApPLe 2 months ago
if i were drafted by the magic i wouldn't wear number 1 either. penny could have been in the hall of fame if it werent for the damn knees
TheMadeMan89 3 months ago
I bet people don't remember when he took on the Miami Heat in the playoffs by himself, penny gone always be in my top 5 best players ever along with Kobe, MJ, Iverson, and Isiah Thomas, i love this video
deteesfinest 3 months ago
i mean is it just me?
bonziwells2k9 4 months ago
is it me or the one who wears number 1 jersey in orlando will end up being cursed for the rest of his career? just like t-mac & penny
bonziwells2k9 4 months ago
its sad how tmac and hardaway both had terrible injuries.. they could have been greats i think the thing about Jordan that made him the best is his durability
LittleNBigPro 5 months ago
My favorite player of all times. Hands down. Penny fan! .. even in my after life
Gootch82 5 months ago 7
@Gootch82 i'm right there with you buddy. penny was going to be the best. even jordan stated that he felt comfortable leaving the league in the hands of penny hardaway
TheMadeMan89 3 days ago
hes shooting is amazing and footwork unbelievable
purebosanac 6 months ago
most underated player ever in the NBA period.
manfish5000 6 months ago 13
@manfish5000 He had only three good seasons...ole dumbass!
Domini478 3 weeks ago
great video man my dad loved penny when he was at memphis state. a bitter sweet look is the perfect way to look at it. well put man
TheMadeMan89 6 months ago
5:45 skills!!!! Penny was the shit!
Simonkee77 7 months ago
A incredible player!
astrosleo1982 7 months ago
whats the name of this song @ 1 :17
xXjessisonfirexX 7 months ago
@xXjessisonfirexX "Bittersweet Symphony" - The Verve
jamalrjames 6 months ago
Penny had probably the best balance skill sets of any one player to play the game of basketball. Scoring, assist, rebounding, offense n defense. As a floor general his transition game was second to no one. He played 4 positions (point n shooting guard, n point/small forwards) effortlessly!
He elevated his teammates game better than anyone except Majic. His one-on-one skills was devastatingly lethal. His basketball acumen was top-tier
Shaq n Penny should have stayed together for 5-7 rings
HardFactsMan 7 months ago 4
Thank you so much for ur answer but I was not talking about the Verve, I was talking about the music b4 the Verve sounds like a soundtrack, the music that opens the video.
joe6stringsibanez 8 months ago
@joe6stringsibanez Ok idk about that one
PennyH21 8 months ago
Does anybody know what is the name of the first music on this video?
joe6stringsibanez 8 months ago in playlist Penny Hardaway
@joe6stringsibanez The Verve-Bittersweet Symphony
PennyH21 8 months ago
The pass at 8:03 is off the damn chain!!
jcautious1 8 months ago
I got 3 words Oh My God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what4617 8 months ago
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90sRapForeverChannel 8 months ago
The move @ 7:26 is super sick
TGREAT1971 9 months ago
Gelmiş geçmiş en seçkin 3-5 nba oyuncusundan biri. Çok çok çok özel bir yetenekti, izledikçe, hatırlayıp ağlayasım geliyor eski günleri. Kobe, Lebron ile karşılaştırılması abes bence, onlardan çok farklı ve çok daha yetenekli. Jordan daha iyi bence sadece Penny'den.
(One of the best uniqe nba player. He was very very special talented player. He is in a different classification with Kobe, Lebron etc. Maybe we can compare him with Jordan (I agree that Jordan was better). )
monsignore2323 9 months ago
I still love him to this day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GodsAwesumChild 9 months ago
Fucking injuries..Grant hill, penny, T-mac..hell if I forgot any wouldve been future hall of famers, reply with their names.
persleezy 9 months ago
his career is like tracy mcgrady's. once great now a triving injured.
shenmuedj 9 months ago
man this guy was a nobody. he sucked
maniac9565 10 months ago
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90sRapForeverChannel 10 months ago
Amazing player, passer and finisher
WeAndWeR1 10 months ago
penny was the shit! i love u penny
84chrispy1 10 months ago
best tiger we witness here in memphis....oh yea cant forget about d rose....lol
TheBsheep 10 months ago
I remember Penny and Shaq coming to the UK for an exhibition game vs Atlanta. You knew, when you saw him, that he was going to be something really special. As someone else has said, Penny and Grant Hill, two player's who's potential was never fully realised due to injuries..
jezbong 10 months ago
Penny was my favorite player back when I loved the game the most. This really takes me back. Thanks for sharing.
Magellan2Fatty 11 months ago
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90sRapForeverChannel 11 months ago
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90sRapForeverChannel 11 months ago
that video was sooo bittersweet
peteyg23 11 months ago
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Answer70 1 year ago
You could probably put "bittersweet symphony" to video of a mugging and it would give you chills
Answer70 1 year ago
this video also reminds me how great grant hill would have been if were not for the injuries but the sadest of all i would say is t-mac . he never reached his full potential cause of the injuries.
rudeboy215fno 1 year ago
damn penny was nasty in college. he looked more ferocious as fuck
eastwestlover 1 year ago
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90sRapForeverChannel 1 year ago
@rkpranti no it doesn't. that doll was very cool and still is, you're just trying to be funny but epicly failed. That is all, have a nice day :)
mrlemonbreath 1 year ago
catonic u r wrong ur forgetting 98 class vc paul pierce and j williams white choclate 3 very big ppl in kids eyes my eyes at da time the only penny ill ever remember is the magic penny the bobblehead the penny n shaq show with co stars nick anderson n dennis scottthey predicted penny to b the next jordan when he was ballin wit the magic 92 to 95 only a handfull of nba players can say they were mentioned to b good as mj
flarobo 1 year ago
Does anyone know the name of the song playing from 3:15~3:50? If so could you please Msg me or respond to this comments? Thanks and much appreciated.
LAVEYP 1 year ago
shame he couldn't make it back and be like Grant Hill
coasteys 1 year ago
Injuries i know it;s part of the game. It's so sad that it had to happen to such a nice guy like penny. Had it not been injuries he would clearly be far the next succeeder to jordan crown. Possibility he would of won couple of championship had the magic get some good supporting playas around penny after shaq left and also should of fire brian hill alot more earlier. Should of went after chuck daly when they lost to the bulls in 96.
Thutmosis7 1 year ago
what position was he..?
LooFooKoo 1 year ago
@LooFooKoo
Early in his career, he was a PG, of the magic johnson mold. As he got traded and shuffled around, he became a playmaking SG
klined 1 year ago
When Grant Hill and Penny went down...it paved the way for Iverson's and Kobe's to take over....Penny not only had the game but the swag as well. He was going to take Jordan's spot as the most marketable in the NBA, because the black youth all wanted to be lil penny's. Iverson came in and fucked up the whole NBA, cause they young dudes all tried to be like him. The next influential people didn't come till Lebron and Wade. Now John wall will prolly be the next penny.
catonic 1 year ago
dude was a nightmare problem and a beast all in one
VenomLang 1 year ago
hey whats the name of the song at the end with the orlando highlights?? i love itt
youngmatt045 1 year ago
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One of the most beautiful passes of all time. How did he know other player would be there? Penny was great. 5:45
77bogart 1 year ago
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5:45 One of the most beautiful passes of all time. How did he know other player would be there? Penny was great.
77bogart 1 year ago
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5:45 One of the most beautiful passes of all time. How did he know other player would be there? Penny was great.
77bogart 1 year ago
One of the most beautiful passes of all time. How did he know other player would be there? Penny was great.
77bogart 1 year ago
shaq and penny was a better combo than shaq and kobe bitch azz on da real they got along better.
Psiducer97 1 year ago
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Penny Hardaway & Shaq made Orlando. NOT Dwight Howard. Orlando havn't even retired Penny or Shaq's jerseys. What a disgrace.
I'm a Laker fan btw
KingNative1 1 year ago
With every great dunker. Is tremendous Knee pain in the future.
neoneo7 1 year ago
It kills me to think what might have been.... Memphis will always love ya Penny... welcome home...
OneTruePimpinGod 1 year ago
just like injuries have slowed down t-mac who knows what could have been if it wasn't for the dam injuries this is why i hate it when people say that everything happens for a reason .
rudeboy215fno 1 year ago
easily could have been top ten of all time or even greatest of all if wasnt for injuries
bloodzallday88 1 year ago
PENNY WAS kobe bryant before kobe bryant, and I would say that he had even better potential than kobe bryant... PENNY HAD BASKETBALL in his finger, all other had to work for it.
CroPETROforever 1 year ago
Grant Hill and Penny should've been the face of the NBA in late 90's and early 00's too bad the their injuries took a toll on both of them.
MrClickme1234 1 year ago 40
@MrClickme1234 I agree. They should have been the successors of MJ and Magic. Man, thinking about it makes me real sad. I still have a Penny Hardaway card stashed.
jlucasjiz 1 year ago
@MrClickme1234 yea but g hill bounced back and is starting at 40 years old
noedig1000 1 year ago
@MrClickme1234 your so right about that same can be said about t-mac
jeffnfoxylady1 11 months ago
@MrClickme1234 hell yea .....n grant is a trooper still shitting at his age lol ma fuckaz rated 80 in 2k12 lol crazy
COOKTV1 2 months ago
This video sums up my hero and favorite athlete of all time....Penny4life1.....
RichRepublican21 1 year ago
one of the greatest!
donto12 1 year ago
At his prime he was second to Jordan no doubt!
Terine89 1 year ago
He could've been one of the all-time greats. It's ashame his knees didn't hold out. The guy was exciting to watch.
poooky321 1 year ago 11
@poooky321 Could have been??? He is if you ask me. I put him second to Jordan. If the injuries didn't hit him as hard, they'd probably be neck and neck for the top spot. Penny is definitely one of the greatest.
BeatSmithEsco44 2 months ago
@BeatSmithEsco44 You are stupid as fuck...he is no where near MJ! He had only three good seasons. He couldn't win without Shaq and his last good season was in 1997. He is no where near one of the greatest!
Domini478 3 weeks ago
Whats the song playing @ 1:00??? Anyone knws
Iraqnback 1 year ago
@Iraqnback bitterwet symphony.. the song wzs sad..fits the vid just right.. too bad for penny
archiemaggette 1 year ago
happy birthday penny
TDiddy8701 1 year ago
im training basketball so i choosed no . 25 in honor of penny hardaway because he and shaq are my fav. players . !
penny was no 25 in college and high school !
ShaqAttack32Diesel 1 year ago
Penn is goin back in the NBA & wants to sign with the miami Heat
iLLmatic240 1 year ago
hes 39 now !
mickee06 1 year ago
@mickee06 Breaking news:Penny hardaway was speaking in espn OTL first report that penny hardaway might go back to the nba to the maimi heat with the 3 kings.Copy and paste to spread the word.
MrIamabitch 1 year ago
Such a good mix. I wish this was in HD
xsalvioutlawx 1 year ago
@ Domini478 You're in every single Penny's vids ranting and dissing on everyone's comment. Why so angry with Penny man? Everyone posting here just want to say props and appreciation to Penny's short lived greatness. And we don't need your comment. If your a hater, get the fuck off man. Your just wasting your time answering to each and everyone's praise. Your funny and pathetic at the same time.
jamalieldc 1 year ago
it's sad because he still had game towards the end of his career!!!
telj1 1 year ago
Injuries, injuries, injuries........Poor bastard. He was so good in his first couple of seasons.
Jaguar1M 1 year ago
hardaway was one of the most smartest tall guards i have ever known also one of the most underrated.
MrIamabitch 1 year ago 4
WTF happen to him come back penny i hate lebum james so overrated love from Sierra leone
ani1616 1 year ago 3
Penny was the truth before he got hurt, I still would put him in the hall of fame because he playedduring the time when damn near every player was good he had to gaurd Jordan and the pippens and the clyde drexlers, steve smiths etc...I still even remember when he lit Jordan up for 60 I still have it on my VHS tape, penny wasthe man back in the days
deteesfinest 1 year ago
@deteesfinest You are stupid because nobody can go into the Hall Of Fame for being good for three seasons(he really was good for 2 because he was hurt for most of the 1997 season)...Another thing, he haven't accomplished nothing to get in the Hall Of Fame either...hell, he didn't even win the Rookie of the Year award...MJ didn't guard Penny, ole dumbass...Scottie guarded him, so he killed Scottie...not MJ! MJ was a shut down defender! Penny was good for 2 years!
Domini478 1 year ago
@Domini478 First of Dumb ass who gives a shit my opinion wasn't directed at anybody I was speaking my opinion of the clip so you replying was a waste of fuckin typing you dumb ass who would seriously write a comment back about someone else opinion ,that just proves how fuckin lonley and depressed you are, second you dumb bitch i have the tape with penny gaurding Jordan in the orlando game on video tape so shut the fuck up bitch and get yo facts together first for you reply to somebody
deteesfinest 1 year ago 2
@deteesfinest STFU! You don't know me...so how the fuck you know I am a loner??? Ole dumb ass nigga! Oh yeah, fuck your opinion and lick my balls!
Domini478 1 year ago
@Domini478 cuz you keep writing to me bitch that's how I know you a loner and obviously you gay too why would u want another dude to lick your balls you fag ass bitch quit writing to me the next time you write me i won't reply, have a nice lonely life faggot.....100$ bet anybody this faggot reply back to me anyways
deteesfinest 1 year ago 3
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Domini478 1 year ago
The world was cheated when both Penny Hardaway and Grant Hill were hit by injuries.
sfreedadon 1 year ago 3
Penny is the second most popular NBA player behind Jordan during the 90's!
Antikaku99 1 year ago
That move starting at 7:27 is fuckin' ace!!! I took it from Penny back in my hey...no one else used it and I don't think anyone uses it like that today. Try it...jumpers all day.
blueprophet9 1 year ago
@blueprophet9 yeah,well Ive always believed that this new generation of basketball fans has forgotten the amazing powerhouses of the early to late 1990s. Penny,Jordan,Pippen,Drexler,Reggie Miller,Payton,Rodman,Grant Hill...names can go on and on,there were some HUGE players in the 1990s,nowdays there is Lebron James.Kobe is cheap,and I dont know many others who even compare to the list i put up.
Mathew1985AZ 1 year ago
@Mathew1985AZ
Sports like music and other things have gone to shit.
blueprophet9 1 year ago
@blueprophet9 man thats the same thing I thought of !music and sports have completely gone to crap....man everybody tries to act like the shit coming out now is original and top notch...but people dont even know the roots! i got cousins who praise lebron james,yeah hes great but they have no idea that Lebron would just be another average guy in the 1990s attempting to shatter MJ's record
Mathew1985AZ 1 year ago
@Mathew1985AZ
Put Rodman or Stacey Augmon on him...at best he's getting 14pts every meeting. Damn right, NBA defense went so hard in the 90s. I don't want to even get started on the music tip...arghhh!
blueprophet9 1 year ago
@blueprophet9 Rodman was not human!that man could rebound over anyone as well.Defense has gone to complete shit ..I havent watched an NBA game with seriousness for about 12 years,now I started watching the phoenix suns my home team vs the lakers...sooo disgraceful the first 2 games. I was like "ARE YOU KIDDING ME" stoudamire is a joke!he doesnt even defend.Our team was letting the lakers get into the free throw zone to set up all sorts of plays.defense has gone to shit.
Mathew1985AZ 1 year ago
@Mathew1985AZ
Stoudamire played so weak he made me question the gambling angle of it all...seriously. My buddy is a Suns freak, even made his own mascot(it's uncanny & 2ft) in middle school of the gorilla lol. Whatever happened to Raja Bell? He was possibly the best man-to-man defender in the game for many critics. Guess it's hard to play defense when no one else is, huh? : (
blueprophet9 1 year ago
@blueprophet9 I thought the same also,what if stoudamire is throing the game with subtle defense moves. Defense is what will get the suns a victory against a team like the Lakers.......any small mistake in defense can lose the game,and stoudamire has no excuse for not even raising his arms to block dunks right infront of him. I stopped watching NBA for a long time after knowing games were setup for the Lakers.
Mathew1985AZ 1 year ago
@Mathew1985AZ
What piqued my 'bullshit detector' was his total lack of rebounding in those games. Coaches always say " if you can't score or handle the ball...rebound, rebound, rebound! " Yeah, that article/book from and about the ref game is sickening. If you go to Vegas...those sports gamblers are a different breed. Hated Stoudamire's "I always give my best when I play..." crap at the end of game 3 interview. Again, it's sickening. Sports can be a holy ground, nothing but honest work.
blueprophet9 1 year ago
His knee injury robbed him of what would have been a hall of fame career. People compared him to Jordan but this dude was Magic Jognson 2 but with a jumper. What a shame his career ended up the way it did.
KingThomas150 1 year ago
I meant Magic Johnson 2.
KingThomas150 1 year ago
Great video...Penny is one of the greatest NBA shooting-guards (forwards) ever ...
StraxAI 1 year ago
WHERE IS PENNY NOW ANYWAY??
chubphucka 1 year ago
its a shame about Hardaway but there;s been alot of guys that have come in the nba and havent reached their potential.
Some guys just dont have the bodies to take the grind. He and Grant Hill are probably the best examples...T-mac will probably be on the list soon.
its amazing that Jordan made it his whole career without breaking down. Because he put twice as much wear on his body as some of these guys.
ValisX 1 year ago
continued-He might've been a better ball player after the injuries (skills-wise), but he wasn't the same. In " his prime" lack some court sense and defense to a certain degree.
TheEntertainmentonly 1 year ago
He played too much off of his athleticism. That was the problem. Because he never was the same player after he lost it. He had great skills, but without his athleticism, he looked mediocre!!!
TheEntertainmentonly 1 year ago
Chris Webber was a good talent comming into the league, but man did the Warriors blow that 1993 deal that sent Penny to Orlando..Loved Penny growing up.
MrFatmatt02 1 year ago
o dam he's like no-travel lebron in his days
FromDaShit 1 year ago
Penny and Grant Hill. Two aces but unfortunatelly also two "what ifs". But damn I am so glad to see them playing on the top of their careers.
MyYTwatcher 1 year ago 3
I still blame Brian Hill for Penny's injuries, They lost Shaq, got used to winning and played him through his injuries, he was young and they told him this is how it is in the NBA and he trusted them, F U Brian Hill !
HOBRedlight 1 year ago 6
Penny was straight nasty till' injuries stole his hops.
berpha 1 year ago 2
easily my all-time favorite player...used to pretend i was him on the playground...lol
Bovain 1 year ago 24
@Bovain i remember back in 97 i bought a pair of his shoes, pretended like i was penny, and knocked down 10 jumpers in a row. that was in 4th grade
vincentwu 11 months ago
@Bovain me two
jeffnfoxylady1 11 months ago
@domini478 yea he didn't win any awards probly because he was injured the rest of his career sooo i think if he would've kept playing he would have beeen great no doubt. and another quote penny was also mj's favorite player. he liked him so much that he invited him to his private gym to play which he only invited a handful of his favorite players to play and scrimmage with him
Greatintentions23 1 year ago
Penny was THE MAN, period.
xZEUSo 1 year ago 2
My favorite player period...obviously with the comments....he is the reason I started loving the NBA, I watched my team with some names like skiles, kite, turner, royal, and kerr (yes steve kerr) before he came in, but damn did he make us better ....now even today we got a good shot of the title, shits gonna be hard with LA, Cavs, Mavs, Denver, Hawks etc. but I love my team....GO MAGIC!!!!!!
K9drinkinCaptnCoke 1 year ago
Anfernee Hardaway is in my opinion one of the top 5 Point Gaurds of all time. idc what nobody say. the man was 6,8 and could grab boards and shoot. he is basically like a skinny version of LeBron james that can shoot the 3 ball unlike lebron....even lebron said penny was his fav player. You cant hate on penny man especially cuz he played for orlando and thats in my state he carried the team
WilliefreshTV 1 year ago
I guess representing your team against the whole world and wininning a gold medal dont mean shit, but then again not being in the HoF and still being loved is more then some players will ever earn...
I never needed to know about awards or records to be a fan of NBA players, just watching them was enough....
K9drinkinCaptnCoke 1 year ago 3
For a NBA player to be remembered for his playing style, abilities, and versatility with only a few years to show for it, is still remarkable. Don't be mad cause someone who didn't achieve a Magic/Bird status gets the reginition he does even till today. Injury is a fact, not an excuse. For a player to not win the amount of awards that other recognizable players have just shows how much he influenced AND impacted the game during his era.
K9drinkinCaptnCoke 1 year ago 3
The only faggot ass nigga is the ignorant one with no skill and no respect...must be a family thing, go figure Domini.....Jordan imo is G.O.A.T (if you need the definition domini then you dont need to be talkin with the grownups) but penny had skill, he had class, and more importantly he loved to play the game. Although not as competitive as Jordan (dont know many who are), he still represented himself and his team with dignity, respect, and with talent.
K9drinkinCaptnCoke 1 year ago 2
Nice video penny was a one of the best in my eyes if he would have stayed healthy he would be a hall of fame player today.
brydavis 1 year ago 2
does anybody know how did his injury happen exactly?
I heard that he had a crash with Samake Walker during a regular season game, but does anybody know the true story?
republicenemy 1 year ago
Best Overall player ever - had all the skills you cud want in a player (offensive/defensive) --- kinda reminds me of kobe,MJ,V.Carter,TMac put together.
tuckerbond 1 year ago
for all of yall people on here arguing about penny and jordan and how do they rank in the all time list and all that. Look it up in your researches if you wanna be bad you gotta know what ur talking about aight. Jordan even said quote Penny is the SMARTEST player i have ever played against unquote
Greatintentions23 1 year ago
WTF are you talking about??? Penny won't go no where near the Hall Of Fame...he was good for 4 seasons, that won't get you in...Penny has no NBA Records, while MJ got plenty!!! Penny is not a legend...that is a disrespect to the real legends like MJ, Magic, and Bird...ole dumb mofo!
Domini478 1 year ago
He should've played for the Memphis Grizzlies at some point in his career. After all, Memphis is his home.
najeenixonnixon 1 year ago 2
Everyone thought Penny was the next MJ and it was looking like that but then Kobe came around and BLEW his DREAMS AWAY!
reneperezz 1 year ago
Kobe didnt blow his dreams away his knee did
hak2791 1 year ago
Damn great job on this video. One of the best PGs to ever play the position. ORLANDO NEEDS TO RETIRE HIS NUMBER!!
schmidt0221 1 year ago
Although my favorite player will always be plagued with "what if's" and "what could've been", plz give respect for someone who brought soo many people to love the game of basketball. He nvr needed to win a ring to show people how much he loved to play...his style spoke for itself.....GO MAGIC!!!!!
K9drinkinCaptnCoke 1 year ago
If penny isn't wearing a Magic uniform, thats not penny.. He was a shadow of himself after he left Orlando and had the microfracture surgery. But when he was penny..... Unreal!
mattc941 1 year ago
One of the best passers of the 90's!
quickieshoup 1 year ago
where is ya'll getting the most talent ever from... I personally didn't see it ya'll must be some young boys are something... Penny was a good player yeah talented yeah but most ever hell no... I think Grant Hill was more talented...
Riggsavelli 1 year ago
raydawg325 BS The Most dominant player next to Jordan was Olajuwon Penny wasn't in the Top five of dominant players of the 90's 1. Jordan 2. Olajuwon 3. David Robinson 4. Barkley 5. The Mailman... All these players have rings in the 90's or made it to the finals...
Riggsavelli 1 year ago
@Riggsavelli
thats one hell of a top 5 though... if you keep going down that list you probably have payton ewing penny and richmond imo
noelh98 1 year ago
penny led the magic to the finals in 95 dumbass. and he was more talented than hill; penny was 6'7" and played point because he was such a great passer. the guy was the second coming of magic johnson
statdis 1 year ago
Shaq led the Magic, not Penny...
Domini478 1 year ago
@statdis - Definately. He was the closest thing to Magic since he retired. He played 2 guard later in his career, which doesn't make sense to me. He should have the ball in his hands as much as possible.
A great player also needs to rely on some breaks along the way. In Penny's case, he didn't have the best coaching, had Shaq leave, and had some bad injuries later on.
Edd1e8 1 year ago
bullshit raydawg325. penny had the best talent basketball has ever seen. if he wouldnt have gotten hurt hands down penny better than michael. hands down!!!!!!!
Greatintentions23 2 years ago
do drugs much? watch some jordan highlights before u talk fag
freakaleak12 1 year ago
Man..you are one dumb dude because Penny didn't win no awards...he was good for 4 years and he haven't accomplished shit,,,MJ is way better than Penny...remember, Penny got no awards..faggot ass nigga...
Domini478 1 year ago
After Jordan the most dominant player of the 1990s
raydawg325 2 years ago 2
mayne forreal ma man penny brings back memories. the greatest ever played. mayne Tyra Banks knows it not Bo, Tyra lol
Chingy818 2 years ago
dude when i was in high school Penny was the bomb! we all wanted to rock 1 or 4 for him & c webb.. the nba was in good hands.. pity about the knees...
drphilbboy 2 years ago 7
@drphilbboy he was my favorite. i had his white and blue shoes...it is a shame about his injuries.
ladicius 1 year ago
When MJ retired and everyone saying Kobe would be the next MJ, they forgot about Penny. Penny is a better player than Kobe, any time.
MichaelTadashi 2 years ago
@MichaelTadashi What happen to Penny??
3766401 2 years ago
@3766401, He was released by the Heat in Dec 2007 and never played again. Although he was 36 and that's considered old for an NBA player, but he could be still be very good if only he didn't suffer all those constant injuries.
MichaelTadashi 2 years ago
Penny is the man most talented player ever
AarHart1985 2 years ago
yeah right
Domini478 1 year ago
shit quality
attila840702 2 years ago
@attila840702 hatin on a great video
krob41 2 years ago
dude was unstoppable with orlando.
GunGemini 2 years ago
Penny was zhe best , he was a so grat player and his Style amazing .. he injuries destroys him so much . he had the best b-ball style in the NBA !! never never ever had so good moves than hardaway ...
MrAgga187 2 years ago
Kobe just learned how to pass two years ago, Lebron developed a lethal shot in his third season, Magic Johnson never had the abilty to dunk over opponents, Penny Hardaway is the only player I ever have known to come straight into the NBA doing all off this and more. The only player that really had a complete game coming into the leage. With more determination this guy would have rivaled Jordan in greatness!
bmccrackin 2 years ago
everybody wants to be like penny
napo798 2 years ago 2
Penny,Grant Hill,Webber,Alonzo are forgotten superstars
tatotop 2 years ago 2
Yeah I remember Penny's last glory days were in those 2000 Playoffs with Phoenix going against the Duncan-less (injuries) Spurs. Phoenix closed the series out in 4 games with a Penny triple-double and the 2nd highest scorer that series was Todd Day. LOL
armstrong2mcgrady2k1 2 years ago
this guy could have been up there with the magics, jordan, kobes and lebrons of the game. people talk about lebron and wade and kobe- but they forget pennys contribution. it was short- but he and grant hill were as bright as any players the league as seen
slantone 2 years ago 23
@slantone Hardaway and Hill got a raw deal...injuries, eh. I'd put him slightly above Wade and McGrady, and below Lebron and Kobe. Unfortunately we'll never really know.
CheskiChips 1 year ago
well hopefully as the video suggests, people wont forget. he was amazing. my favourite player growing up. the best thing about him , was that he wasnt big or tough or strong, but he was witty on the court- and so smart, he was like a flyweight that outboxes bigger guys. he just had a knack and nose for the game and for the ball- and instinct that cant be taught. i dont think ive seen such an pure instinct since.
slantone 1 year ago 2
@slantone magics kobes lerons? no S necessary.....
mytubeinyomouf 1 year ago
@slantone true!!! grant hill and penny were great, i mean hill still play great basket ball, but when they first came to the league it was amazing!
vizipi 1 year ago